Audiobooks narrated by David Edwards

The Story of Jackie Robinson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

"Discover the life of Jackie Robinson—a story about breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9 Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play all kinds of ball games. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way. He used his amazing baseball talent to help bring all players together and work toward ending the unfair treatment of Black players. Explore how Jackie went from being a thoughtful young boy growing up in California to an American role model and activist. - Independent reading—This Jackie Robinson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can listen and learn on their own. - Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jackie's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. - A lasting legacy—Explore how Jackie Robinson made the world a better place for future generations, including you! How will Jackie’s hard work and dedication inspire you? Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Misty Copeland, Simone Biles, Babe Ruth, Ella Fitzgerald, and Kamala Harris."

Andrea Thorpe (Author), David Edwards (Narrator)

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The Story of John Lewis: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

"Discover the life of John Lewis—a story for kids 6 to 9 about fighting for a better world John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning but wasn’t able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader. - Independent reading—This John Lewis biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can listen and learn on their own. - Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of John's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. - A lasting legacy—Find out how John made the world a more equal place for future generations in this Black history audiobook for kids. How will John’s hard work, bravery, and kindness inspire you? Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama."

Tonya Leslie (Author), David Edwards (Narrator)

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The Story of Barack Obama: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

"Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Barack Obama—a story about hope, change, and breaking down barriers Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States. Before he made history fighting for the environment, healthcare, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then president, all so that he could make people’s lives better. With this Barack Obama children’s audiobook, you can explore how he went from being a boy growing up in Hawaii to one of the most celebrated leaders in the world. How will his extraordinary journey inspire you? - Independent reading—This Barack Obama biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can listen and learn on their own. - Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Barack's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. - A lasting legacy—Find out how Barack Obama progressed from a kid to the president of the United States with a helpful timeline. If you’ve been searching for a Barack Obama children’s audiobook, The Story of Barack Obama has everything you need! Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris."

Tonya Leslie (Author), David Edwards (Narrator)

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Dead End the Musical

"'Dead End the Musical” is a powerful and entertaining adaptation of “Dead End,” Sidney Kingsley’s landmark 1935 stage production. Like Kingsley’s play, “Dead End the Musical' shines a light on the social ills of a time and place that still resonate today: poverty, crime, class struggle, and economic and social inequality. It is also a story about justice and redemption, love and desire, hopes and dreams. This concept album has a cast of 16 including the Dead End Kids, featuring twenty musical numbers, fully orchestrated, including overture, with sound effects and musical underscoring. “Dead End the Musical' is a gritty, realistic story of a young woman seeking a better life for her and her teenage brother, an out of work architect envisioning a better world, a kept woman who clings to a rich man lest she slip back into poverty, and a wanted gangster returning to recapture the innocence of his childhood. All the while, a group of rich folks literally look down on this neighborhood from their adjacent luxury tower, as the neighborhood “Dead End Kids” provide the antics and fleeting escapist innocence. “Dead End” the play, subsequently made into an Academy award nominated film starring Humphrey Bogart, Claire Trevor, Joel McCrea, and Sylvia Sidney, was also the genesis for the iconic Dead End Kids. “Dead End the Musical” is the third concept audiobook musical album from the award winning songwriting team of Neil Fishman and Harvey Edelman whose previous two albums garnered numerous Audie and SOVAS awards. Teamed with Peter C. Palame, with whom they created the wildly entertaining Off-Broadway show, 'On The Air,' the trio have created a musical set in the 1930’s that is meant for our times. *Note: Contains some scatological language that some people may find offensive, as well as some subtle but adult situations. Not recommended for young children. ©2022 Sammy Smile Music LLC. Dead End play ©1935 by Sidney Kingsley"

Harvey Edelman, Neil Fishman, Peter C. Palame (Author), Aidan Perkins, Barrett Leddy, Chelsea Lynne Myers, Claire Mcpartland, David Edwards, Declan Skaggs, Jake Stabinsky, Jeff Essex, John E. Brady, Lisa Livesay, Marco Velasquez, Michael Coppola, Michael Isaac, Michelle Dellafave, Nick Williams, Tre Moore (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by David Edwards

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